Watch the video of the dirt modified crash at Autodrome Drummond
Update: Christopher Bell to fill in for injured NASCAR driver Stewart Friesen
On Monday night, Autodrome Drummond hosted the Super DIRTcar Series. The track is a 3/8-mile in Canada.
NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen entered the event. He then proceeded to set quick time in qualifying.
However, moments ago, he was involved in a horrible crash.
Friesen ran wide at corner entry. He then struck the butt end of a wall head on. The car was thrown into the air.
While flipping, he came back to Earth in the center of the track. His modified was then struck by another competitor as the car was also on fire.
Officials were on the scene within seconds. The fire was extinguished.
Friesen has since been transported.
This is the latest in a string of dirt track racing incidents that have led to drivers being transported to the hospital. Tyler Courtney went into surgery after a crash last weekend at Eldora Speedway. Brad Sweet was also injured and forced to miss races with High Limit Racing as a result of the injuries.
Tyler Courtney transported after crash at Eldora Speedway (Video)
Brad Sweet placed on a stretcher after Eldora crash (Video)
See the Stewart Friesen crash video below.
Super DIRTcar Series comments
The Super DIRTcar Series posted, “We are still under red flag for a crash involving multiple cars.”
“Stewart Friesen is alert and communicating with officials and EMT. All other drivers are okay.”
They later added, “Safety officials have helped Stewart Friesen out of his car. He is being transported for further evaluation.”
The next race for the NASCAR Truck Series is scheduled for August 8th on the road course at Watkins Glen International. With a win in 2025, Friesen is locked into the 2025 NASCAR Playoffs.
Stewart Friesen Racing updates
“Stewart is alert and talking, and he has been transported to a local hospital following an incident during the Super DIRTcar King of the North race at Autodrome.”
The team added, “Thank you for all the comments and messages of concern and compassion.”
Stewart Friesen: Tuesday morning update
SFR issued the following update on Tuesday morning:
“As most of you know by now, Stewart was involved in a mult-car accident at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec, Canada last night.”
“CT scans have come back clear of any head, neck or spine injuries. Unfortunately, he is still in a tremendous amount of pain.”
“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma on the area.”
“Stewart also has a fractured right leg. Both of these injuries will require surgery. He was transferred to a larger hospital this morning for these procedures.”
“Thank you to Tommy Conroy and Martin Roy, who stayed with Stewart last night.”
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out and sent prayers and positive thoughts.”
“And Thank you to the manufacturers who have made dirt Modifieds as safe as possible. And to the track crew for their patience and hard world getting Stew out of the car.”
“We will share more updates as soon as we have them.”
The update from Jessica concluded, “Thank you for all your continued support.”
Tuesday evening update
“Stewart continues to be in serious but stable condition here at a hospital in Quebec.”
“He will be transferred to a hospital in New York tomorrow. Where multiple surgeries will take place in the coming days.”
“We want to thank everyone here at the hospital in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec for the outstanding care. And several members of the racing community who have helped facilitate getting Stewart closer to home.”
“The outpouring of support from all of our racing family has been overwhelming, in the best way.”
“Thank you for all of your outreach and encouragement as we continue to work through the next steps in Stewart’s recovery.”
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